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03-16-2014, 12:21 PM | #1 |
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Model A Tech support by Ford
With Microsoft no supporting XP in April, I'm wondering when Ford stopped supporting the Model A? I think we know the engine continued until 1941 (Maybe as a B and industrial engine). how about Model A parts? Can we say at least until 1950 because the Green book lists some replacement parts?
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03-16-2014, 03:06 PM | #2 |
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Re: Model A Tech support by Ford
I could still buy Ford valves and guides and rings at my local parts store in 1962. The garage I worked in that year also had a reserve of NOS parts because our service vehicle was a '30 Model A pickup. No telling when this stuff was ordered from Ford, though.
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03-16-2014, 09:04 PM | #3 |
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Re: Model A Tech support by Ford
I purchased a clutch disc from Walt Bratton a couple of years ago that fit an '80s Eeger Beaver (spelled correctly) wood chipper. It has a Pinto engine but takes a Model A clutch disc and pilot bearing. Walt told me those discs were used well into the 1980s on various equipment. Who knew?
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03-17-2014, 06:23 AM | #4 |
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I have been told that 1940's flywheels were not well balanced. The 4 now rods I have are not as accurately weighed. At some point the spring shackles changed to the useless rubber bushings. Then there is the issue that a nos part from the dealers shelf might have been a marginal defect the factory could not use. The dealer would have time to fit the part. More likely it would be the part the new guy got to hang on a car. After a whole of not getting the part to fit the guys in the shop would get a good laugh. Then the part was put on the shelf for the next new guy. |
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